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No. 8930, Kaluaau
N.R. 257-258v7
Greetings to the Land Commissioners: I have a claim in the `ili, named Kahepapala, in the Ahupua`a of Halawa on the Island of Molokai. The `ili on the makai side is Kuewa, for Nahuaai, the `ili on the mauka side is Elelu, for Inui.
I have had this `ili for a very long time. It was received from the konohiki Paia the First, and I have occupied and cultivated this land, which is 91 by 140. It is lo`i land and there is a mountain olona area. Formerly I went to the po`alima labor days but at this time am exempt because of having four children.
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I request you, that if my claim is found valid it be awarded to me.
The correct description /of the claim/. Kamehameha I was the ruler, Papa was the house dweller*, and Paia wa ....
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.... the Konohiki is disputing the kula land in Apana 1. 4 lo'i of the Konohiki are in it. In.Apana 2, there are 3 lo'i of the Konohiki.
T. Keaweiwi (Deputy Konohiki), sworn, The statement of the first witness is confirmed.
F.T. 27v16
No. 8930, Kaluau, no Halawa
Ua anaia e A. Bishop, aole nae i loaa kona palapala.
N.T. 184v6 [also page 105]
No. 8930, Kaluau
Kohepapala in Halawa.
[It is bounded]:
Mauka by Inui
Makai by Nawailau.
Land received at the time of Kaahumanu. 1 poalima is there.
N.T. 27v16
No. 8730!, Kaluau of Halawa
This has been surveyed by A. Bishop, but he has no document.
[Award 8930; R.P. 3491; Kahopapala Halawa; 2 ap.; 4.16 Acs]